Soldiers of Song

"Soldiers of Song" presents an intimate story of the war shown through life trajectories of Ukrainian people related to the music - from established "stars" investing their visibility to garner international support to aspiring talents whose professional development was aborted by the full-scale invasion, or - rather - they suspended it in favour of serving to the people or fighting on the battlefield. It is a very humane movie full of pain and suffering but also full of light and hope. It poses important questions on the fragility of civilization and the importance of art for humankind. Through its evocative power, it helps the audience to emotionally connect with the realities on the ground but also to see broader repercussions of this brutal war. Delicate and genuine, it is a must-see for those seeking beyond national interests and geopolitical calculations to ponder over our shared human condition and the universal meaning of Ukraine's fight.